IMac screen replacement

My iMac G5 sits on a glass desk. This evening, while I was typing an email, the glass surface of the desk suddenly shattered into thousands of pieces and my precious iMac fell to the floor, where chunks of shattered glass were waiting for it. Over 60% of the pixels are destroyed, and appear either solid white or striped with colors. Needless to say, I need to replace it.
Does anyone know how much this repair might set me back? Do all the internal components need to be replaced, or can the screen itself be replaced separately? I'm assuming this is a professional repair only job.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
iMac G5 17 1.8ghz; iBook G3/700   Mac OS X (10.4.2)  

I have previously seen all kinds of replacement iMac G5 parts available here:
http://cgnusa.com
Their prices are typically high. But, they are representative of the cost of new components that you can't buy anywhere else at retail.
I just took a look at their site, and the iMac G5 stuff is all gone. Maybe their having website problems. So, you might call them.
You will need to specify whether you have the original iMac G5, the second revision G5, or the latest version to obtain the right screen. From conversations with the tech here locally, they may be different.
I am sure Apple's warranty probably won't be of much use. Considering that it was damaged physically not by manufacturer defect. So, it would be purely out of kindness if they repaired it for free.
You could probably check with your local Authorized service center for a repair estimate as well.
If the screen is the only damaged part, then you can just have it replaced.
The LCD screen mounts to the front bezel, then all the other items mount behind it (on the first two versions). The latest version has the LCD panel mounted first, then the other items.
The LCD panel can be removed and replaced individually in all of the iMac G5 systems.
If you want, you can connect an external VGA monitor to the iMac G5 and see if everything else seems to work fine.
This might help you to determine whether you're better off buying a replacement, or getting it fixed.
With refurbished units starting around $800, it's hard to justify spending too much on repairs.
Best of luck to you.

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